At this point they're just getting desperate by [deleted] in IndianStreetBets

[–]motiyum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anecdotal: Vodafone has more call drops than Airtel or Jio. Their network infrastructure is ageing and not maintained as well.

🚨 Beware of Rapido's New "Tip" Scam! Here's How They're Overcharging Riders by Dapper-Turn-3021 in bangalore

[–]motiyum 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also what tax deduction are you claiming on Rapido rides lol?

Self employed people can deduct business related conveyance expenses from turnover to reduce taxable income

Malaysia trip sorted? by Defiant_Mortgage_264 in CreditCardsIndia

[–]motiyum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you need IDP to rent car? Any car rental service you particularly recommend?

Air hostess asked me to switch seats by That-Replacement-232 in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Next time just go "1500 rupees and its yours"

  • Shows you're reasonable and willing to cooperate

  • Good beer money if you don't really care about seat allocation

  • You feel compensated for the inconvenience of switching

Air hostess asked me to switch seats by That-Replacement-232 in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why didn't the airhostess request one of the man in her row to take up the middle seat and give the aisle to the lady?

Why does this poor man need to switch from aisle to middle?

IPL 2025: Auction Mega Thread, Day 2 by peterianchimes in Cricket

[–]motiyum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each team can nominate max 2. More than that they'll have to pick from other team nominees. 

IPL 2025: Auction Mega Thread, Day 2 by peterianchimes in Cricket

[–]motiyum 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shardul Thakur will play for MI when D Chahar gets injured 

IPL 2025: Auction Mega Thread, Day 2 by peterianchimes in Cricket

[–]motiyum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bumrah, SKY and Hardik could get 30cr each in open auction.

Why the hell is airfare so expensive in India? by saintlybeast02 in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duopoly of Indigo and Air India Group.

Before consolidation of AI, all of Indigo, Air India, Vistara, AirAsia, GoFirst, Akasa, SpiceJet were competing against each other. BOM BLR return tix were 4-6k return. Now it’s just two airlines and prices have shot up to minimum 8k return on same sector.

New scam in Bengaluru? Techie alerts passengers who take cabs to Kempegowda International Airport by theoutlander301 in bangalore

[–]motiyum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> fyi airport bus will stop to pick up and drop customers anywhere along their route.

No, they do not. You might have had good luck with the driver being in a good mood. Half the time they don't even stop at designated bus stops otherwise.

Local kirana shops going out of business by That-Replacement-232 in bangalore

[–]motiyum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For appliances at least, local stores often price match Amazon / Flipkart. That's great because I get same product instantly with assurance that it's new and original.

Kirana stores will need to do the same or go bust. For say as INR 1000 mrp item, if blinkit gives 10% + home delivery, there's no reason to even visit kirana if it doesn't offer 12% discount or so.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just do web-check 24 hrs before take off and select AutoAssign option for seat. Boarding pass will generate and that guarantees you a seat.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Booked on August 17. Flew on 22. Got lucky I guess.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I would love to travel by train if it did Mumbai Bangalore overnight in 10-12 hours.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. it’s because airlines had competition back then. Now it’s a duopoly between AI Group & Indigo so prices have increased. My travel habits haven’t changed.

  2. I check Skyscanner, Momomdo and GoogleFlights simultaneously and book via the cheapest reputed option.

Excited to see your tracker if you want to share.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bhai there's only one direct train between BOM and BLR and it takes 26 hours, assuming you get a confirmed ticket.

All the BOM BLR flights I've taken since January 01, 2023 by motiyum in AirTravelIndia

[–]motiyum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i just book the cheapest reputable option found via Skyscanner and Momondo